Family caregivers

This trial tests whether creating photo-narratives—captioned photo stories about a child's life, strengths, and important people—can help families of children with medical complexity cope and find meaning. About 40 parents or caregivers will be randomly assigned to either create …

This study tests whether an online support group with a focus on communication skills can reduce depression and anxiety in family caregivers of hospice cancer patients. Caregivers are randomly assigned to usual hospice care, an online support group without communication training,…

This pilot trial tests a program called FamilyStrong, designed to help family caregivers of people with advanced cancer manage their own distress. Caregivers receive monthly phone calls from a trained lay navigator who screens for stress, identifies their biggest concerns, and of…

This study adapts a psychosocial support program called Caregiver Speaks for parents of children with Rett syndrome. Delivered through a private Facebook group over six weeks, the program aims to reduce caregiver stress and improve well-being. Researchers will test whether the ap…

This study aims to reduce unwanted loneliness and improve the daily experience of family caregivers for people with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers will test a combination of music therapy and health education with 50 caregivers. The goal is to see if these activities can help c…

This pilot study will test a mobile app called TIVA designed to promote positive mental health in family caregivers of older adults. 80 caregivers in Portugal will either use the app for 4 weeks or receive usual care. Researchers will measure changes in mental health, caregiver b…

This study tests a death education program for family caregivers of people with advanced cancer. The program includes four one-on-one sessions to help caregivers communicate about death, reduce anxiety and depression, and improve spiritual well-being. About 30 caregivers will tak…

This study tests whether adding a web application to standard training helps family caregivers learn nasogastric tube feeding more quickly. About 136 caregivers will either get standard training alone or standard training plus the web app. The goal is to see if the web app reduce…

This study looks at how caring for a family member with Alzheimer's disease affects caregivers' daily lives, emotions, and sense of balance. Researchers will interview and survey 66 caregivers, some who are still caring for a loved one and some who have experienced the loss of th…